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Infection Control & Prevention Flashcards

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  1. Which type of isolation precaution is required when treating a patient with active pulmonary tuberculosis?

    Answer: Airborne precautions

    Pulmonary tuberculosis is transmitted via airborne droplet nuclei, requiring airborne precautions including N95 respirators and negative-pressure rooms.

  2. When reprocessing a reusable orthotic device that contacts intact skin only, which level of disinfection is minimally required?

    Answer: Low-level disinfection

    Items that contact only intact skin (noncritical items) require low-level disinfection per the Spaulding classification system.

  3. An orthotist notices a patient's custom foot orthosis has visible mold growth. What is the FIRST action to take?

    Answer: Quarantine the device and assess it for disposal

    Visibly contaminated devices should be quarantined and evaluated for disposal before considering any reprocessing.

  4. Which hand hygiene agent is most effective against Clostridium difficile spores?

    Answer: Plain soap and water

    Alcohol-based products are ineffective against C. difficile spores; soap and water physically removes spores from hands.

  5. A patient with MRSA skin infection requires an ankle-foot orthosis. What additional precaution should the orthotist take during fitting?

    Answer: Don gloves and gown before contact with the patient

    MRSA skin infections require contact precautions, which include gloves and gown to prevent transmission via direct contact.

  6. What is the minimum contact time (wet time) required for most EPA-registered intermediate-level disinfectants to be effective?

    Answer: The time specified on the product label

    Disinfectants must remain wet on the surface for the dwell time stated on their EPA-registered label to achieve claimed efficacy.

  7. When performing plaster casting, which PPE element specifically protects the orthotist from splatter containing bloodborne pathogens?

    Answer: Face shield or goggles

    Face shields or goggles protect mucous membranes of the eyes from splatter that may contain bloodborne pathogens.